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10/21/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
African basil is a potent natural treatment for men with erectile dysfunction
Ocimum gratissimum, also known by its common name African basil, is a multipurpose plant that is not only ornamental, but also medicinal and serves as a culinary spice. In some African countries, the dried leaves of this aromatic herb features in folk medicine and is used to treat different kinds of ailments. Analysis of its […]
09/10/2019
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By Janine Acero
Safflower is used in Asian medicine to treat various ailments
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a multifunctional crop that is used extensively in folk medicine in China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries. The plant produces yellow to deep red flowers, which are largely used for flavoring and coloring purposes. Over the years, researchers have isolated and identified more than 100 compounds from C. tinctorius. In a recent article, researchers […]
09/09/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Hops, a plant used in making beer, can protect your liver … but it doesn’t mean your beer can
New research has discovered a benefit of the common hop, the plant that gives beer its color, bitterness, and flavor. The study, which was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, found that hops contain compounds that have liver and colon cancer-fighting properties. The primary compound of the common hop (Humulus lupulus) is called […]
08/28/2019
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By Janine Acero
Maintain healthy-looking skin with these medicinal herbs
Your skin is the first thing people will see when they look at you, so having great skin can make you look and feel confident. Unfortunately, aging happens to everyone, and with it comes unsightly discoloration of the skin. This discoloration is caused by an enzyme called tyrosinase. It is responsible for the appearance of brown pigments […]
03/25/2019
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By Amy Goodrich
Is your aloe vera gel fake? Here’s how to tell
Touted as the “plant of immortality” by ancient Egyptians and used by Cleopatra as her favorite royal beauty secret, very few natural products have such versatile applications as pure aloe vera gel. One of the world’s most popular and useful healing herbs can be used to moisturize your skin, improve skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, […]
02/13/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Prickly superfood: The juice of this cactus has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce colon damage from ulcerative colitis
People with ulcerative colitis may benefit from drinking the fresh fruit juice of a cactus plant called erect prickly pear (Opuntia dillenii). In a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, researchers from Sree Siddaganga College of Pharmacy in India have found that erect prickly pear fresh fruit juice can reduce colon damage from […]
11/23/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Better than milk thistle seeds? Researchers say white water lily protects your liver
Maintaining a healthy liver is one of the best ways to achieve optimal health. One way to keep it healthy is to supplement your diet with natural compounds that protect the liver from damage. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examines the European white water lily (Nymphaea alba L.) and its […]
10/29/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Arjuna tree found to have medicinal properties, including antioxidant, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic benefits
Medicinal plants have always surrounded us since the beginning of time. History has shown that our ancestors heavily relied on these plants to treat a lot of ailments. However, with the advent of so-called “modern medicine,” these plants have been left by the wayside, seemingly forgotten by everyone. However, a renewed interest in traditional medicine, […]
10/28/2018
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By Jhoanna Robinson
A plant from the coffee family, India madder, found to improve white blood cell count
A study titled “Evaluation of the anti-mycobacterial, anti-oxidative and anti-proliferative activities of Rubia cordifolia ethanolic leaf extract sub-fractions in human lymphocytes and neutrophils,” which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, showed that India madder has properties that can improve the function of the immune system by boosting white blood […]
10/24/2018
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By Mary Miller
Carrots are the best veggies to eat for eye health
It’s no wonder carrots are a staple of most salads and dishes around the world, cakes included. Eating just one carrot a day can provide a person will multiple benefits, chief of which is maintaining excellent eye health. The common carrot, also known by its scientific name of Daucus carota subsp. sativus, is a member of the carotenoid family. Like many other […]
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